Circles within circles at Grand Prismatic Spring Circles of varying size dissected with cracks and surrounded by steaming mists arising…
The theme for the very last Weekly Photo Challenge was All-time Favorites. I'm late getting these up because my computer…
The Central Oregon Wildflower Show is on hiatus in 2018 but the Native Plant Sale is taking place this weekend, June…
A treasure in stone There it is. The view of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park I was waiting for.…
Bright yellow flowers on a currant shrub with colorful flags flying in the background. The bridge passes over the Deschutes…
Glass Buttes Flint knapper's camp I went on a field trip recently to one of my favorite places–Glass Buttes. Obsidian…
Scenic views all around The hike to Gray Butte, located in the Crooked River National Grassland near Terrebonne, Oregon, is…
An unlikely sighting Last week I was out walking my dog on the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon…
Lines of Hoodoos Here's one more entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge of Lines. The many layered castles in Bryce…
Time lines from long ago The time lines are obvious in the many rock forms in state and national parks…
Last weekend I saw this yellow-headed blackbird rising above the misty steam surrounding Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. He…
I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…
Messages communicated without words I am always amazed by the beautiful beadwork on display at the High Desert Museum where…
Short and sweet hike The Mill A Loop is a short and easy hike that starts on the flag bridge…
Cool rocks - inside and out Do you ever drive by a place a million times and think to yourself,…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…
Kayaking at Three Creek Lake This high elevation lake, 17 miles south of Sisters, Oregon, is a popular spot with…
I have posted a couple pictures of bridge art on one side of this bridge in Bend, Oregon. Now it's…
I saw this metal sculpture of a stagecoach on a recent trip and wanted to experiment with how to present…
Last week when I visited Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, a threatening looking storm was moving in. Dark clouds temporarily…
Horsemen of the past Turning in his saddle and tilting his dusty hat to shade his eyes, he finally sees…
Visiting Little Lava Lake Little Lava Lake is a small lake that plays a very big role in Oregon. Located…
This old building may appear dull and pedestrian to some. If you look beyond the peeling paint and overgrown yard,…
This week the word for the Weekly Photo Challenge is Layered. Here is one of the many beautiful layered formations…
Here's a picture of the flowers on some hops plants. Here in the Bend area, there are many breweries (about…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Structure. I immediately thought of our recent trip to the five national parks…
Artwork shines at the Art in the High Desert show If you're looking for things to do in Bend this weekend, go…
Here are several old corners that have stood the test of time. Weekly Photo Challenge - Corner
We traveled half an hour from our house to see the eclipse in the Path of Totality. Success! Here's some…